US Bridges

University Drive over C-14 Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.72 Mi. S of Atlantic Bl · Structure no. 860167

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Drive over C-14 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying University Drive over C-14 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Drive
CrossesC-14 Canal
Location0.72 Mi. S of Atlantic Bl
RouteState Highway 817
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23007, -80.25308
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2023)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Drive over C-14 Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is University Drive over C-14 Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does University Drive over C-14 Canal carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is University Drive over C-14 Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns University Drive over C-14 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.